Ex-Manchester United star Bobby Power has died following a battle with pancreatic cancer aged 40.
The footballer passed away at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Oldham just two weeks after marrying his childhood sweetheart, Jemma Power-Bliss, in front of friends and family on Valentine’s Day.
The sportsman also left behind his three daughters Loren, 20, Kaitlyn, 19, and 12-year-old Heidi.
Bobby was a youth player at Manchester United in the 1990s, before more recently gaining a huge following on social media as a motivational fitness guru who enjoyed climbing outdoors.
Friends of the star described his wedding to childhood sweetheart Jemma as ‘beautiful’ and ‘special’, allowing the couple to share their vows at ‘very short notice’.
A JustGiving page started by friend Leigh Sarsfield read: ‘[Thanks] for organising a beautiful wedding to allow Bobby & Jem to become husband and wife at very short notice and making their day so special the continued support for Bobby and his family at such a challenging time from each and every staff member is truly incredible, we cannot thank you enough.’
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